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MDHHS partners with Count the Kicks to improve maternal health and birth outcomes through stillbirth prevention program To help reduce infant mortality, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Division of Maternal and Infant Health is partnering with  Count the Kicks , an evidence-based stillbirth prevention program, to educate expectant parents about the importance of paying attention to their baby’s movements in the third trimester of pregnancy. “Programs such as  Count ...

Written by: Vanessa Jerusalimiec (*Amsive Digital)  |  Reviewed by: Shelley Wyant  |  *MHP partners with Amsive Digital on news content What Are Medicaid Waiver Programs? If you or a loved one requires complex medical care, you may be considering moving to a nursing facility. Both Medicare and Medicaid limit the long-term care benefits you can receive at home, but you may have another option. A Medicaid waiver program can help you get the level of care you need, either in the comfort...

MHP Only Health Plan Chosen to Serve Medicaid Members in All Counties in the Lower Peninsula We're excited to announce the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has chosen McLaren Health Plan as the ONLY health plan to serve Medicaid members in all counties in the lower peninsula of Michigan! It’s an honor to be selected once again to offer health care benefits to Medicaid beneficiaries across the state. This award allows us to continue our work toward improving the health and well be...

7th Annual Black Maternal Health Week (April 11-17) It’s the 7 th annual Black Maternal Health Week April 11-17. Founded by BMMA, Black Maternal Health Week is a week of awareness, activism, and community-building aimed at amplifying the voices of Black Mamas, bringing visibility to Black-led maternal health initiatives, and centering the values and traditions of the reproductive and birth justice movements. Did you know? In 2021, the maternal mortality rate for non-Hispanic Black women was 69.9 deaths ...

Written by: Vanessa Jerusalimiec (*Amsive Digital)  |  Reviewed by: Shelley Wyant  |  *MHP partners with Amsive Digital on news content Adding A Child to Your Health Insurance After Birth Whether you’re expecting or adopting a baby, you're in the midst of an exciting time! You may be prepping the baby room and getting ready to meet your newest family member. Along with all these other tasks, don’t forget about your child’s health insurance. When to Add Your Child to Your Health Insur...

Written by: Vanessa Jerusalimiec (*Amsive Digital)  |  Reviewed by: Shelley Wyant  |  *MHP partners with Amsive Digital on news content How Moving to a New State Impacts Health Insurance Moving out of state is a major life event. You might be moving to start a new job or be closer to family. As you pack up your home, look for a new house, or find a new school for the kids, your health insurance might be the last thing on your mind. But if you move to a new state, you’ll probably need...

Written by: Vanessa Jerusalimiec (*Amsive Digital)  |  Reviewed by: Shelley Wyant  |  *MHP partners with Amsive Digital on news content Insurance for Freelancers: A Self-Employment Guide to Healthcare Freelancers, consultants, and independent contractors enjoy a lot of flexibility. But if you’re self-employed, you won’t have employer-sponsored health insurance. Medical insurance for self-employed people is essential if you work for yourself. You may opt for basic health care and emer...

Yvanna Marlin-Guanga McLaren Health Plan, the 260,000-member insurance plan and part of statewide McLaren Health Care, has created the position of Health Equity Officer, a role that will advance access to care by addressing social, health and racial inequities in the communities it serves. Yvanna Marlin-Guanga will serve in this newly created leadership position. “Diversity, equity and inclusion have long been part of our culture at McLaren Health Plan,” said Nancy Jenkins, McLaren Health Plan president...

In November, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported an increase in the country’s infant mortality rate for the first time in 20 years. Michigan was one of the many states that individually experienced an increase, rising to 6.5 from 6.2 for every 1,000 births. With birthing centers located throughout the state, McLaren Health Care and Dr. Brian Tesler , the system’s Chief Medical Director of Women’s Health, are in the position to take direct action to address that troubling trend. Br...

Written by: Vanessa Jerusalimiec (*Amsive Digital)  |  Reviewed by: Shelley Wyant  |  *MHP partners with Amsive Digital on news content Health Insurance 101 for a First-Time Buyer Buying health insurance for the first time can seem daunting. You’ll need to decide what kind of coverage you want, find out how to compare plans, and learn new terms you’re not familiar with. If you’re just starting your search for a new health care plan, here’s all the information you need to find the rig...